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The Detroit Public Library Celebrates the 70th Anniversary Lecture Series.

6 p.m.Detroit Public Library.

5201 Woodward Ave. The E. Azalia Hackley Col-lection is part of the Library’s Special Collections Department. This lecture, titled “Don Cornelius: Riding the Soul Train,” will celebrate the contribu-tions this iconic figure and his famous television show had on the music industry. This lecture is free and open to the public.

For more information call (313) 481- 1397

May - August

August 3Anti-Dog Fighting Rally

Noon – 5 pmBrightmoor Community Center14451 Burt Road, Detroit

Detroit Corps is hosting a series of anti-dog fighting rallies in Detroit communities affected by this illegal and brutal activity.

For more information, call (734) 253-2053

August 21

Detroit Rolling on the River Festival and Summer Concert Series, Erma Henderson Park, adjacent to Whittier Park. The festival will highlight local entertainment, some of the city’s best restaurant and community resource information for adults.

This event is free and open to the community. For more information email [email protected]

The 31st African World Festival

11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Charles Wright Museum315 E. Warren Detroit

This three day festival will be celebrated once again on the grounds of the Wright Museum with performances, poetry, arts and crafts, African drumming and dance, hundreds of vendors, ethnic foods, and events for all ages, including an expand-ed Watoto Village for the youngest among us!

For more information visit www.thewright.org

June - September

August 16 - 18

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a five-mile walk down the RiverWalk, up the Dequindre Cut, and back.

For more information, call (313) 288-8076 or visit [email protected].

Family Fun and Fitness Day

Belle Isle

Presented by Detroit Parent Network, this annual event teaches parents how to stay fit and have fun with their kids. There will be activities for all ages. No charge.

For more information, call (313) 832-0617

July 24

Nelson Mandela Day

6:30 p.m.Fellowship Chapel7707 W. Outer Drive

Interfaith religion representatives, labor, students and the multicultural community will gather to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday.

For more information call (313) 347-2820

July 24 - 27

July 27

Karmanos Cancer Institute Celebrates Cancer Survivor Week

The Karmanos Cancer Institute kicks off Can-cer Survivor Week with a lecture from author Teresa Kilpatrick, “So You Survived Cancer.” She will speak about cancer survivorship and what to expect after treatment ends.

For a list of events, visit www.karmanos.org or call (313) 576- 9288. All events are free and open to all cancer survivors and their families.

July 13, 27, 30

Second Baptist Church of Detroit celebrates pastor’s 25th year

2 p.m.Hotel St. Regis

Pastor Kevin M. Turman’s 25th pastoral year will be celebrated at an anniversa-ry banquet. Tickets are $50. The guest preacher at the 10:30 a.m. service will be Bishop John M. Borders III, senior pastor at Boston’s Morningstar Baptist Church.

For tickets or more information call (313) 961-0920

July 28

Golfing For Scholarships

Links of Nov Golf Club

Proceeds from the 87th annual golf outing will go towards college scholarships benefit-ing the Michigan Youth Appreciation Foun-dation. More than 200 golfers are expected to participate

For more information and tickets, call (586) 393-8800.

August 8

ARISE Detroit! 7th Annual Neighbor-hoods Day All Day Event ARISE De-troit! invites community organizations throughout the City of Detroit to partic-ipate by helping to clean up. Volunteers are needed.

For more information visit www.arisedetroit.org or call (313) 592- 1955.

Walkathon For Marriage And Family

9 a.m.Detroit Riverfront

The Marriage Resource Center (MRC), a non-profit community-based organization, in association with other organizations and in-dividuals, is presenting its 4th Annual Walk-athon For Marriage and Family. Participants will start on the Rivard Plaza, then take

Wayne County Youth and Senior Safety Fair

10 a.m.-2 p.m.Belle Isle Casino

Enjoy a fun day of food, music and im-portant information to keep children and seniors safe, healthy and happy.

For more information call (313) 224-0614

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‘Made by Hand: Detroit’s Ceramic Legacy’

Standard Museum HoursDetroit Historical Museum5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit

Under the direction of founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton, Pewabic Pottery produces nationally renowned vessels, tiles and archi-tectural ornamentation for public and private installations. There is no cost. Exhibit is open during normal museum hours.

Visit DetroitHistorical.org for more infor-mation.

Discover the Wonders tour at the Detroit Public Library

1:00 pmDetroit Public Library Main Branch5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit,

Tour the history and art of the Main Branch of the Detroit Public Library on the Discover the Wonders tour. Reservations are required. Admission is free.For more information call 313-481-1300

January 4

‘Just Speak on the Avenue’

3:00 pmLivernois Community Storefront19410 Livernois, Detroit

Just Speak Inc. presents “Just Speak on the Avenue,” youth-centered activities for young people ages 5-18 in a secure and safe envi-ronment. Middle school and high school stu-dents are especially encouraged to participate in this free program.

For more information call 313-355-3035.

January 6Better You at Whole Foods in Detroit

6:00 pmWhole Foods Market115 Mack Ave. Detroit

The introduction to this four-week series on holistic health examines beauty, diet and mental health for a better you.

For more information call 734-224-3875

Hustle for History weekly dance lessons 5:00 pmCharles H. Wright Museum of African American History315 East Warren Ave., Detroit

Get your groove on with their weekly hustle lessons, taught by instructor Thomasenia Johnson of Two Left Feet. Free for members, $7 for non-members. Purchase five lessons and receive a complimentary museum membership, making your next 12 months of hustle lessons free.

For more information call (313) 494-5800.

‘Girls Night: The Musical’

8:00 pmCity Theatre2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit

“Girls Night: The Musical” sings the hilar-ious highs and lows of a night out on the town with the girls. $43.85 per ticket.


Kwanzaa celebration

10:00 amRedford Branch Library21200 Grand River, Detroit

Come Celebrate Kwanzaa with Redford Branch Library and MAAT Ancient African History Group. Arts and crafts beginning at 10 am and candle ceremonies later in the day. There is no cost to attend this event. All ages are welcome.

For more information call Dr. Conja Wright at 313-481-1821.

December 28December 26 - January 12

January 9 - 19

December 26 December 28

‘The Balance of Power: A Throne for an African Prince’

Standard museum hoursDetroit Institute of Arts5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit

‘The Balance of Power: A Throne for an African Prince’ exhibit at the DIA showcases royal African antiquity. Free with museum admission


R. Kelly New Year’s Eve countdown

10:00 pmMasonic Temple500 Temple St. Detroit

Spend New Year’s Eve with R. Kelly at the countdown with the King party and concert with special guest Doug E. Fresh. The concert kicks off at 10 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St. near downtown Detroit. After the concert, the official after party begins inside the Fountain Ballroom. Tickets are $100 to $150.


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December 26

Music Together Demonstration Class

10:00 amJefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church8625 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit

Come for a free demonstration class and ex-perience the fun with your child as they sing, dance and explore in an informal, non-perfor-mance, relaxed environment.


December 26 - March 16Spirit of Sankofa Awards, Recognition & Kwanzaa Ball

6:00 pm untilDetroit Yacht Club2 Riverbank Drive, Belle Isle Park, Detroit

The evening will be full of celebration, dis-covery, empowerment and mastery. Dinner, entertainment and dancing are included in the special night. Formal attire is required.$75 per person, $100 for couples, $500 for a table of 10. Advance registration required. No ticket sales at event

For more information or to purchase tick-ets call 313-366-5250.

December 29

Harlem Globetrotters

7:00 pmThe Palace of Auburn Hills6 Championship DriveAuburn Hills

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters take fan interaction to a new level on their 2014 Fans Rule tour. Cost: $18 to $90


January 3

Detroit Film Theatre’s 40th anniversary

8:00 pmDetroit Institute of Arts5200 Woodward Ave., DetroitCelebrate the 40th anniversary of the De-troit Film Theatre with a weekend of classic films at a special price ($2).For more information call 313-833-7900.

January 10 - 12

DPS recognizes top suppliers at third annual 100 Top Supplier Conference Detroit Public Schools held its third annual Top 100 Supplier Conference, fo-cusing on a theme of “Bold Innovation for Children.”

The event, which highlighted suppli-er excellence and fiscal responsibility, was the third annual presentation to top suppliers by DPS’ Office of Procurement & Logistics, as well as members of the district’s executive leadership team in-cluding Emergency Manager Jack Mar-tin, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer William Aldridge, Superinten-dent of Academics Karen Ridgeway and Chief Procurement and Logistics Officer Dr. Tracy Joshua.

“We value the support of our Top Sup-pliers during the redesign of our district and its educational programs,” said Dr. Joshua. “We remain committed to our suppliers. Many have partnered with us and brought new ideas and innovation to us while also helping us reduce our costs. It is a journey and many suppli-ers are traveling with us to deliver ex-ceptional goods and services to support the district providing the highest level of education for all the students that we serve.”

“The relationship that DPS maintains with its supply base is critical to the district’s ongoing efforts to re-imagine how we do business,” said Martin. “We are counting on each and every suppli-er to give us not only their best prices, but more importantly their best quality work and their best, most innovative thinking.”

The following are the third annual Top Supplier Recognition Awards:

• Top Supplier Award: Partnership & Building Relationships

Company: Success for All

Reason for Nomination:

Success for All has helped DPS to achieve openness, creativity, agility and resiliency by developing a long term vi-sion with trust among partners. Success for All is a whole-school reform strategy rolled out in select DPS schools, that features research proven tools, cooper-ative learning, and collaborative leader-ship for continuous improvement.

In the district’s most recent bench-marks, there has been a high increase in reading performance in elementary students. The program has provided a positive impact on climate and culture in the buildings, as well as an increase in student engagement. SFA provided all curriculum materials at no cost to the District during the implementation of the program, and at each school pro-vided free training and support during the first year of program implementa-tion. SFA has also provided funding sup-port for district staff. SFA has exhibited

a true partnership and benefit to DPS.

• Top Supplier Award: Student Excel-lence

Company: DAPCEP


Detroit Area Pre-College Engineer-ing Program applies best practices, as well as teaching and learning strategies to ensure that students participate in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities and experiences. DAPCEP has been active in DPS since 1976 and shown a strong commitment to our students and Detroit’s educa-tional community. They are steadfast in their efforts to support student learning through their In-school and Saturday STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer-ing and Mathematics) programs. Their program has made learning interesting and relevant for students.

• Top Supplier Award: Innovation & Technology

Company: Sentinel Technologies Inc.


Sentinel Technologies Inc. was rec-ognized for outstanding performance in planning and leading the Network Hard-ware Refresh project for the DPS data center and central offices. This proj-ect involved the supplier working many nights and weekends to ensure that there were no disruptions to the Dis-trict’s critical daily network operations. The $2.4 million project was completed on time and within budget. This E-rate funded contract has prepared the Dis-trict’s core network and data center for another decade of technology challeng-es.

• Top Supplier Award: Unsung Hero

Company: National Council of Jewish Women


The National Council of Jewish Wom-en has been steadfast in their support of the Children at Detroit’s Coleman Young Elementary School. The organi-zation has been volunteering for eight years. They are faithfully in the build-ing the third Thursday of every month. They read to students each classroom, have donated countless books for use in schools, and donated books for stu-dents to take home. Principal Melissa Scott said, “We asked them to help orga-nize the library and they built us a new one in conjunction with Detroit Pistons and Farm Bureau!” They have donated over 200 pairs of shoes and numerous items of clothing this year.

• Top Supplier Award: Professional Services Excellence Award

Company: OneSight


OneSight is an organization that provides sustainable access to quality vision care and eyewear. OneSight pro-vides a vision wellness benefit to DPS students through the See to Achieve program. For the past 15 years, stu-dents have been provided with eye care and eyewear through temporary Opti-cal Clinics. This service is at no cost to the student. Of the 1,289 students that participated in the spring clinic, 85% needed glasses. They have offered great service, cost savings to DPS parents and overall wellness that benefits the stu-dents of DPS.

• Top Supplier Award: Operational Excellence

Company: Hercules & Hercules


Hercules & Hercules is a diverse supplier that has been one of the Dis-trict’s facilities providers for more than 15 years. They are steadfast in ensuring they provide quality goods and services at all times. When DPS has faced finan-cial challenges, Hercules & Hercules continued to provide quality services. The company has used DPS schools for demonstrations, donated equipment, kept fair and consistent market prices, and participated at the school and Dis-trict level in Academic enrichment pro-grams.

• Supplier Excellence of the Year Award (Performance Driven)

Company: Biddergy.com


In June of 2013, Biddergy.com was awarded business as DPS’s online auc-tion service provider. Biddergy.com had abundant experience at doing online auctions at closed schools, as well as experience with surplus warehouses. The company was nominated and giv-en the Excellence of the Year Award not only because of their experience, but be-cause of a commitment to a “turn-key” approach and documented processes to support their solutions. They are work-ing tirelessly to ensure that the DPS surplus auctions are a success. Always looking to improve their process, they have begun assisting DPS with recom-mending reserves to consider based on their knowledge and research. None of this research work, which is consider-able, is specifically stated in the con-tract, but they are demonstrating that they are committed to continuous im-provement and bringing real value to their customers.

• Top Supplier Award: Academic Ex-cellence

Company: Scholastic


Scholastic provides the District with a guided reading program which supports a comprehensive reading program by integrating guided instruction, assess-ment and independent practice into the classroom. Scholastic has shown out-standing growth by working beyond the call of duty to support schools and the roll out of the guided reading program. The program has provided an innovative approach to learning, which makes the educational experience interesting and enriching for students. Scholastic has been able to identify the District’s needs and implement creative ways to provide immeasurable support.

• Executive Choice Awards

Company: United Auto Workers of Amer-ica and Ford Motor Company


The UAW leads multiple initiatives throughout the District to support aca-demic achievement, safety and a holistic education experience for DPS students. This year alone, the UAW is partnering with the American Football Coaches Association’s National Child Identifica-tion Program and Ford Motor across the country to provide fingerprint ID kits to tens of thousands of families. De-troit Public Schools is receiving 50,000 kits for DPS students. This program is designed to assist parents and law en-forcement for quick reference in the event that an emergency occurs. In addition, the UAW, in partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund and the DPS Foundation, donated over $500,000 to ensure that every student in grades K-8 would have the opportunity to play in an organized sport and that every DPS ele-mentary and middle school could offer arts/music programs.

• Executive Choice Awards

Company: General Motors Corporation


General Motors Corporation has been a great supporter and partner of Detroit Public Schools for many years. Through their donations to the DPS Foundation, they have raised over a quarter of a mil-lion dollars for Detroit Public Schools through various fundraising efforts, in-cluding an auction for the 2011 Chev-rolet VOLT. In addition, the district received the necessary funds from the corporation to enable the Cass Tech Band to perform in Washington D.C. Dan Akerson personally made dona-tions through the Dan Akerson’s Blue Earth Foundation and the GM Employee Foundation to help support several DPS initiatives, including the partnership with the Morning Side Community and other suppliers and the Lear Corpora-tion’s support of the J. E. Clark Prepara-tory Academy School.

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June 13May 22Brian McKnight in concert

8 p.m.Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel2901 Grand River Ave., DetroitR&B crooner Bran McKnight still drives the ladies wild and this is the perfect perfor-mance for a girls’ night out. Cost: $54-$61.15For ticket information, call 313-309-4614 or visit http://OlympiaEntertainment.com.

May 23

The ‘Art Is’ Event6 to 10 p.m.Liberal Arts Gallery3361 East Gratiot Ave., Detroit

The “Art Is” event follows the successful format of bringing together uniquely di-verse and talented artists in a collaborative effort. It will showcase works by established and emerging artists from an array of cre-ative genres, pushing the envelope by chal-lenging the ideas of what is accepted as art by the mainstream art community. The ex-hibition will bring to the public art that is authentically created, affordable and free of restriction with no judges or panels to hin-der the creative process.For more information call 313.671.7983.

“Things We Missed at Home” stage play

Boll Family Theater (YMCA)1401 Broadway St., Detroit8 to 10:30 p.m. “Things We Missed at Home” is the story of a young NFL couple whose marriage is threat-ened by secrets, addiction and betrayal. Cost: $20. Sponsored by Big Girl Ideas.For more information call Octavia Lesley at 313.338.9063, visit www.biggirlideas.webs.com or email [email protected].

June 8

“Runway to Success” fashion show

5 to 9 p.m.Macy’s Somerset Collection 2800 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy

The National Association of Women Busi-ness Owners Greater Detroit Chapter and Macy’s collaborate for the second year for their annual meeting and fashion show, “Runway to Success.” For more information call 313.574.7432.

June 12

The 2014 Headwrap Expo

Noon to 7 p.m.Ford Community Performing Arts Center15801 W. Michigan Ave., Dearborn

With cultural workshops, styling, one-of-a-kind creations, entertainment and edutain-ment, the Headwrap Expo brings together thousands of people representing a variety of religious and ethnic backgrounds all celebrat-ing the global art of headwrapping.

For more details, call 313.377.2857 or email [email protected].

Discover Jazz Series 7 to 10 p.m.Kola Restaurant & Ultra Lounge32523 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills

Family Circle Productions is a longtime supporter of independent music in south-eastern Michigan and across the country. It is dedicated to the preservation of jazz. It is their goal to introduce and support new and rising talent to new audiences while support-ing a worthy cause. Proceeds from this year’s series will go to Families Who Support Breast Cancer Survivors, Inc. Cost: $20. For more information and tickets call 313.468.1327.

June 15 - Oct 12

Detroit Z All Stars

Eastern Market2934 Russell St, Detroit6 to 9 p.m.

The Detroit Zumba Fitness party is back. Favorite local instructors are bringing the fun to your doorstep and all ages and abilities are welcome. No dance or fitness experience necessary.For more information call 313.587.6203 or visit www.dzas2014.eventbrite.com.

May 23

The Ford FireworksSunsetDetroit RiverfrontThe Parade Company is excited to pump up the city of Detroit again, on June 23, as it pro-duces the 56th annual Ford Fireworks along the Detroit River. The Parade Company is proud to bring this spectacular summer tra-dition to Detroit.For more information visit www.theparade.org.

June 7

Make Me Up Natural Beauty Expo

McGregor Memorial Conference Center495 Ferry Mall, Detroit1 to 5 p.m.

Health and skin are just as important as our natural hair. Come learn how to build a natural hair regimen, how to have a healthy lifestyle, and learn about natural and organ-ic makeup. Get style and shopping tips. This event features workhops led by the best and plenty of shopping, prizes and giveways. Learn Natural Hair 101, Makeup & Beauty 101, Health & Wellness 101 and Style Tips. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased via makemeupnaturaldetroit.eventbrite.com. For more information visit www.em-bracethenaturalyou.com or email [email protected].

Still relevant after 50 years, The Mayor’s Task Force for the Well-Being of Children and Families hosted its Ninth Annual Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Detroit Yacht Club.

Attendees included human service workers, parents and the broader com-munity. Now in its 51st Year, the Mayor’s Task Force continues to focus on education and advocacy efforts in the five areas of parents, annual needs assessment, outreach and engagement strategies, education and support activities, and audio visual and written materials.

Welcoming remarks were given by Loretta Davis, President & CEO, The Institute for Population Health, and Deborah Simmons, Executive Director, Mayor’s Task Force. Vernice Anthony, Director, Department of Health and Wellness Promotion, brought greetings from the Honorable Mayor Mike Dug-gan.

The theme of this year’s event was “Building Family Resilience Through Community Partnerships: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect.” “We were honored to have as our guest speaker, Donna Lackie, Early Childhood Con-sultant and Great Start Director, Oakland Schools. She shared with us the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study, which focuses on the relation-ship of adverse childhood experiences to adult medical disease, psychiatric disorders, and sexual behavior, and its implications for healthcare. The ACE study informs the field of medical and social science as well as practitioners, and better arms us in our work to prevent child abuse and neglect. The infor-mation presented will help to expand the trajectory of the Task Force’s work in the areas of policy, advocacy, professional development and information and education,” stated Alice G. Thompson, CEO, Black Family Develop-ment, Inc. and Board Chair, Mayor’s Task Force.

The Leadership Breakfast closed with a Memorial Tribute to Deborah Strong, who made her transition on October 27, 2013. Ms. Strong was an ardent advocate for children and families and is remembered for her work with the Great Start Collaborative; the Michigan Department of Human Services; and the Children’s Trust Fund, where she once served as Executive Director. Deborah was an advocate for the work of the Mayor’s Task Force.

As the Mayor’s Task Force continues its work, it will create a culture that plans for and embraces the joy and positive outcomes of childhood, training to parents, caregivers, organizations, and the broader community. We will continue to support and advocate for policies or policy revisions that support the well-being of children and families.

For further information regarding The Mayor’s Task Force for the Well-Being of Children and Families, call 313.309.9300 ext. 1310.

Loretta V. Davis, President & CEO Institute for Popula-tion Health

Alice G. Thompson, CEO Black Family Development, Inc. Chair, Mayor’s Task Force for the Well-Being of Children and Families

Vernice Anthony, Director, Department of Health and Wellness Promotion

Mayor’s Task Force for the Well-Being of Children and FamiliesNinth Annual Leadership Breakfast

Relay For Life® of Detroit at Marygrove College

10 a.m.Marygrove College 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit

Join the movement to finish the fight against cancer by participating in the American Can-cer Society Relay For Life® of Detroit at 10 a.m., June 14-15. at Marygrove College.For more information visit RelayForLife.org/DetroitMI or call 1.800.227.2345.

June 15

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FirstMerit Bank is putting neighborhoods first with $7,500

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Talk with a Mortgage Loan Officer at 313-494-3275 to see if you qualify and to learn about our special loan program.

May 24-26Movement Electronic Music Festival

Movement Electronic Music Festival is an annual three-day event held during Me-morial Day weekend celebrating Detroit’s electronic music legacy. The festival takes place inside Hart Plaza. For more information visit www.move-ment.us.

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